Use of Evidence-Based Practice and Barriers to Utilize Research in Rural Social Work Practice. Issue 2 (3rd March 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lee, Mingun
• Is Part Of: Journal of evidence-informed social work. Volume 13:Issue 2(2016)
• Page Start: 142
• Page End: 154
• Publication Date: 2016-03-03
• Subjects: Evidence-based practice -- research utilization -- rural practice; Human services -- Periodicals; Evidence-based social work -- Periodicals; 361.3205
• DOI: 10.1080/23761407.2015.1011296
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2376-1407

Abstract

Abstract : In this study the author explores the level of use of evidence-based practice and the extent of barriers to research utilization in rural practice settings. Ninety-one social work field instructors from the rural areas of Southeast Ohio reported moderate use of evidence-based practice in their treatment process. The majority of field instructors also identified significant barriers to research utilization in practice. In addition, the use of evidence-based practice was associated with barriers to utilize research in the areas of field instructors' characteristics, organizational settings and limits, and communication. Implications include suggestions for enhancing evidence-based practice in rural settings.